Triumphrat

John_NH · 09-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Yesterday it was raining like no tomorrow, so since I couldn't ride I decided to give my T100 an extra thorough cleaning and polish. I didn't have any chrome cleaner/polish in my supplies so I shot down to the local auto parts store and picked up some Blue Magic Metal Polish. I thought it worked well. My Bonny looks better than when I picked it up from the dealer.

A few minutes ago I was just skimming the owners manual for something unrelated and I noticed a note that said not to use chrome cleaners that contain silicone on the exhaust, as it will discolor the pipes. Blue Magic leaves a silicone film. Has any one used this product on their exhaust system? If so, did it cause any discoloration? Maybe I should just wipe the pipes down with some solvent to get that stuff off.

propforward · 09-07-2008, 06:57 PM

You could try WD40, which contains a mild solvent - that will probably take it off.

That's all I use to clean my exhaust - a cloth soaked in WD40, then buff it dry. I don't worry about polishing the blue off the headers - I like it there.

Tbirdnz · 09-07-2008, 07:18 PM

Yes chrome cleaners containing silicone will yellow the pipes inc mufflers. Even my Honda manual warns me against that and they are stainless steel.

I would clean it off as PF suggests.

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John_NH · 09-07-2008, 10:27 PM

Thanks - saw your responses, cleaned that stuff off then went for a ride. I'll try using WD40 moving forward. I'm not worried about getting the blue off. Just trying to keep her clean and shiny!

teachnsurf · 09-08-2008, 12:36 AM

Just WD-40? How come?

propforward · 09-08-2008, 08:34 AM

'Cos it works really well.